Job Description

Legal Apprentice

Department: Estate Planning

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Stoke on Trent

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

Ready to kick-start your career ? This is your chance to join a friendly, supportive Estate Planning team that’s gone from strength to strength and is excited to help you do the same!

As a Legal Apprentice, you’ll learn by doing. From day one, you’ll be part of a welcoming team made up of solicitors and tax advisors that will guide you, support your studies, and celebrate your progress as you build your skills and confidence. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain real insight into how estate planning makes a difference to people’s lives.

This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking for a long-term career, with full training, hands-on experience, and clear progression opportunities. You’ll:

• Provide administrative support to the team, including opening files, preparing documents, and keeping records up to date
• Assist with drafting basic legal documents such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, under supervision
• Help organise client meetings, prepare paperwork, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
• Carry out research and general tasks to support fee earners in their day-to-day work
• Communicate with clients in a professional and friendly manner, helping to deliver a great client experience
• Learn how estate, trust, and attorney matters are managed, building your knowledge step by step

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Ready to take your first step into a legal career, you will:

• Be about to finish college or recently a college leaver (A-levels or equivalent), ideally with an interest in law or a related subject
• Be organised, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Be comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your technical skills
• Enjoy working with people and building relationships, with strong communication skills
• Thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment and be motivated to grow and develop

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off for your birthday and a volunteering day
• Full study support & tailored learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet.

If this role with us as a Legal Apprenticesounds good and you’re ready for a new challenge, then what’s stopping you? Apply today!